A Private Wedding Live Stream for the Family You Choose

Keep intimate vows off public social feeds. Gated lets distant guests watch in 4K clarity using a simple 6-digit email code without passwords or apps.

gated.live/sarah-and-mark
Family Room
No passwords or apps

Simple 6-digit code for every relative

Distant family enters their email, types the code, and watches the vows live.

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Ceremony Ready

Ad-free, private, and hidden from search feeds.

No social account neededCopyright-safe audioInteractive preview
Quick Answer

How do you stream a wedding privately to select guests?

To stream a wedding ceremony privately without social media algorithms, use a dedicated invite-only platform like Gated. Hosts upload a guest list of family emails; guests enter their email address and a 6-digit access code to watch in 4K without passwords or software downloads.

Why couples avoid streaming on Facebook and YouTube

Ceremony moments are personal. Public social networks introduce unwanted complications.

Breach Vector 1

Music copyright mutes and stream takedowns

Social media platforms scan live audio with automated algorithms. Processional music and first dances frequently cause the stream to be muted or disconnected mid-ceremony.

Breach Vector 2

Uninvited viewers and algorithmic discovery

Public feeds can appear on acquaintance timelines, search engines, or suggested video lists, removing the personal intimacy of your ceremony.

Breach Vector 3

Complicated logins for elderly relatives

Asking grandparents to create new accounts or remember complex passwords leads to missed vows and stressful tech support calls right before walking down the aisle.

Gated Live vs Social Media Live Streams

Why couples choose private infrastructure over public social platforms.

Feature
Gated LiveVerified
Facebook & YouTube Live
Audio Copyright Safety
Zero automated mutes (private invite-only streams are not scraped)
Frequent automated muting or instant stream termination
Guest Access Barrier
Simple 6-digit email code (no account creation required)
Requires active social media account and app install
Feed Visibility
Strictly hidden from search engines and recommendation feeds
Pushed into follower feeds and algorithm suggestions
On-Demand Replay Access
Clean, ad-free replay archive for distant time zones
Cluttered with third-party ads and suggested videos

How to stream your wedding ceremony

Run your next broadcast in minutes with the equipment you already own.

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Enter your ceremony details

Name your event, pick a custom link like gated.live/sarah-and-mark, and upload a welcome photo.

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Add your guest email list

Paste emails for family and friends unable to travel. Each guest receives an invitation with simple instructions.

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Connect from a browser or camera rig

Open the built-in Live Studio on a laptop or mobile browser for quick setup, or hand the RTMPS stream key to your videographer for their camera encoder or OBS rig.

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Family watches from anywhere

Guests click the link, enter the 6-digit code sent to their email, and watch your ceremony live.

Common questions about private wedding streaming

Everything you need to know about access lists, stream keys, and latency.

Either works. You can open Gated’s built-in Live Studio directly in a laptop or mobile browser, or your videographer can output standard RTMP from a Blackmagic ATEM Mini, Teradek, Yolobox, or OBS Studio.

Lock the room. Open the show.

Upload your guest list, open the Live Studio or connect OBS, and go live in minutes.

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